Amy & Ama's Almost Famous Traveling Northern California Hot Tub, Yoga, Massage Retreat Series

Upcoming Weekend Retreats

Please inquire if you are interested in planning a personalized retreat.

postponed -- Girls to Grandmas!

October 13-15, 2006
Terra Bella Villa, Glen Ellen, California
Connect with your family in a whole new way at this multigenerational family retreat for women. Sisters, moms, children & best friends - expand your connections to one another through activities intended to relax, restore & integrate you: gentle yoga, oral histories, making art, learning & practicing family massage & meditation. We'll also enjoy swimming, hot tubbing, outdoor games & community cooking. All ages are welcome!
$325 for adults; $195 for girls 17 & under. Single mom & multifamily discounts are available. Limited work-trade. Please inquire.

A Weekend of Bliss!

February 24 - 26, 2006
Terra Bella Villa, Glen Ellen, California
Daily yoga and meditation. Workshops include "Massage Techniques for Beginners" and "Understanding Ayurveda, and how to apply its principles in modern times." Enjoy community cooked meals as well as time for such blissful activities as hiking, games and community.
1 double bedroom: $365 per person based on double occupancy, with private bath; 2 double bedrooms: $350 per person with shared bath; 2 single beds in shared quarters: $315 per person; 4 sleeping spaces in the Yoga salon: $295 per person (sleeping mat and sleeping bag required); Camping available in good weather: $295 per person (sleeping mat and sleeping bag required)

A Foolish Affaire!

March 31 - April 3, 2005
Mt. Madonna Retreat Center, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Daily mixed level Flow Yoga. Thai, Reflexology & Swedish Massage Workshops. Partner Yoga practice (partner not required!) Guided meditation. Gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Outdoor hot tub. Lush views, gymnasium, hiking, biking.
Earlybird: $315/dorm style, $390/double (before February 29th); Late registration: $330/dorm style, $405/double (after February 29th)

Halloween (Re)Treat!

October 29 - 31, 2004
Mt. Madonna Retreat Center, Watsonville, CA
October 31st was the celebrated New Year's Eve in the Celtic Irish tradition. It was believed that the spirits of all who died in the prior year, would rise up and roam the streets and villages on this night. Lord Samhain, the lord of Darkness, would arrive in search of these spirits, to take them to the underworld. So, we say get outta' town - fast! And join us for a thoroughly different kind of adventure. The earthy aroma of Redwood forests and grasslands in this secluded mountaintop setting could be just the treat your soul needs! Join us for a weekend of renewal, including: flowing yoga, partner yoga, meditation, massage workshops, hiking, hot tubbing, delicious vegetarian and vegan meals, and an assortment of housing choices - all overlooking the entire Monterey Bay! Additional amenities include 355 acres of hiking, volleyball, tennis, gymnasium, basketball courts and a small lake for swimming and reflection. Massage services and Ayurvedic consultations are available through the Mt. Madonna Wellness Center at an additional cost.
$230/dorm style; $250/triple; $295/double. Costs are per person.

Crystal Queer Water Revival!

September 17 - 19, 2004
Orr Hot Springs, Ukiah, CA
The time between Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) and the Yom Kippur day of atonement is a time for reflection and renewal of body, mind and soul. Join us on this GLBT and queer friendly tranquil weekend of reflection, learning and body pampering in the warm sulphur waters of Orr Hot Springs. It's situated deep in the rolling hills of the Mendocino coastal range, just north of Ukiah. Join us for yoga, meditation, massage workshops (Swedish, Thai and Reflexology), hiking, soaking, private mineral baths, sauna, steam room, community cooking, and communal housing. Massage services are available through Orr at additional cost.
$275/person all-inclusive. Come alone, or with a lover or friend!

InterDependence Retreat!

July 4 - 6, 2003
Orr Hot Springs, Ukiah, CA
Participate in workshops on giving massage, yoga, and partner yoga, and a guided hike into Montgomery Woods State Reserve. Spend your free time dipping in the healing pools of Orr Hot Springs, biking, hiking on your own, meditating, or whatever else you need to recharge and celebrate your independence and interdependence. Also, pamper yourself with a private 30, 60 and 90 minute Shiatsu and Thai massages available at an extra cost.
$150/person, dorm style. Price does not include food (byo to cook).